Gerard "Jerry" Lassus Marroquin
1933 - 2017
Gerard "Jerry" Lassus Marroquin
1933 - 2017
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BORN
1933
DIED
2017
Gerard "Jerry" Marroquin Obituary
Gerard was born on October 16,1933 in Mexico City, Mexico to Ladislado and Aurora Marroquin. He was the second of four children. He graduated from high school in Monterrey, Mexico. In 1952, he came to the United States where he joined the United States Air Force and became a US citizen. He served his country for four years. He married his best friend Mary Jean Amescua in1959, after meeting her at a Catholic USO dance. The couple loved to spend their evenings at dances. The couple was blessed with two sons, Gerard Anthony, and John Michael.
Gerard was skilled in electronics and always kept up with the latest technology. He could fix anything. In 1959, he opened his first business, Wizard TV, which ultimately evolved into Ger-Mar Computers. He has served the greater Randolph community for almost six decades.
His family remembers him as a gentle, soft spoken man with a quick wit. Gerard was a lifelong Catholic and a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, Texas. He enjoyed participating in ACTS with his two sons.
The family will receive visitors at 10:30 am, Monday, April 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, Texas, followed by a rosary at 11:30am. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon by Father Eric Ritter and Deacon Louis Heimer. Burial services will be at OLPH Cemetery #2. There will be luncheon and reception to follow at the OLPH Pastoral Center. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gerard's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School at 16075 North Evans Road, Selma Texas. The family would like to thank Embrace Hospice and Regent Care Oakwell Farms for their care and dedication to his last days. Please sign the guestbook at www.colonialuniversal.com
Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Universal City, Texas.
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Fernando & Dee Bellacetin
May 21, 2017
We were so saddened to hear of Don Marroquin's passing...he was such a delightful and kind man. Loved my banana nut bread and machaca of which we would bring to him from our visits to Mexico. RIP , Don Marroquin.
Tricia Duplantier
April 11, 2017
My condolences to the entire Marroquin family. For Dr. Marroquin, I may not have known your father but if he was anything like you, he was a great man! Cherish your memories and know that he will always be with you in spirit.
Parker & Ruth Ann Pieri
April 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Marroquin family. Prayers for peace, strength, courage, & comfort during this difficult time.
Jan Shaw
April 10, 2017
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. I didn't know Mr. Marroquin long but was blessed to know him as long as I did. May you all find peace and comfort in knowing you will see him once again someday!
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Ginger and Bob Moeller
April 9, 2017
May Gerard rest in peace with Jesus. We were very fond of Gerard, our cousin, God-Father to our son, Chad. Our love and sympathy to the whole family..
Fortunato Mercado
April 9, 2017
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. Jerry was a great men and will be sorely missed - Fortunato Mercado
April 8, 2017
Mary, Jerry and John may our heavenly Father fill you all with his loving peace and comfort. Reflect on all the memories of your life together and draw comfort from what you shared. Fred and Peggy Molter
Chris and Mike Martin
April 7, 2017
May you find comfort in the memories of love shared.
April 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Marroquin family. I am so sorry for your loss. He is now very comfortable in the arms of our Lord!
Jesse von Hatten, Live Oak Tx
Kimberly Pruitt
April 7, 2017
Praying God's sweet comfort and nearness for all of the Marroquins today. I am sure Jerry (Sr) was one proud father of his son, Jerry (Jr)! May you all find comfort as you celebrate his life and remember fond times with your father/father-in-law/grandfather.
Fred Moore
April 6, 2017
May you Rest In Peace Jerry. May your family find comfort that you rest in the arms of the Lord.
Fred Moore
Steve and Ann Vanek
April 6, 2017
Steve and I are sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace in Gods arms
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